1997 Holden Commodore vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
